Golden Shrimp Plant Starter | Pachystachys lutea Tropical Yellow Bloom Houseplant

The Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys lutea) is a tropical evergreen shrub prized for its striking, shrimp-like flower spikes. Each bloom features overlapping golden-yellow bracts that resemble a shrimp, with delicate white flowers emerging from the tips. This eye-catching houseplant adds a touch of the tropics to any indoor space, blooming generously through the warm months. It also thrives outdoors in frost-free climates, where it can be grown as a landscape shrub or in containers on a patio.

With its lush green foliage and long-lasting blooms, the Golden Shrimp Plant is a favorite among gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies when grown outdoors, and its compact growth habit makes it well-suited for bright indoor areas. Whether you are expanding your tropical plant collection or looking for a unique flowering specimen, this starter plant offers beauty and easy care.

Plant Features

• Distinctive golden-yellow bracts that resemble shrimp
• Produces small white flowers that emerge from the bracts
• Long bloom season, often from late spring through fall
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies in outdoor settings
• Well-suited for containers and indoor growing

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Pachystachys lutea
• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen shrub
• Sunlight: Bright, indirect light; partial shade outdoors
• Soil: Well-draining, rich potting mix
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11
• Bloom Season: Late spring to fall
• Mature Height: 3-4 feet indoors; up to 6 feet outdoors

Planting & Care

When your starter plant arrives, allow it to acclimate to its new environment for a few days before repotting. Choose a container with drainage holes and fill it with a well-draining potting mix. Place the plant in a location that receives bright, indirect light, such as near an east or west window. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and reduce watering slightly in winter.

For outdoor growing in frost-free zones, plant in a sheltered spot with partial shade and rich, well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a bushy shape. Protect from temperatures below 50°F.

What's Included

One (1) Golden Shrimp Plant starter (Pachystachys lutea).